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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.73, 13,123.37 and 3,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.73, 13,123.37 and 3,484.28 is: 5,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.73 : 13,123.37 = 3,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.73/13,123.37 = 3,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.73x = 13,123.37 × 3,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.73x = 45,725,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725,462.18/8,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.33

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